Matera & Alberobello Tour with Tour Leader on board

About This Experience

This is a full-day bus trip from Bari to Matera and Alberobello with a tour leader on board and no town guide. The tour leader gives commentary and practical tips on the bus and walks you from the bus to the center on arrival; in the towns you explore on your own. It runs about 10 hours from the Camera di Commercio (Chamber of Commerce) in central Bari and cost $51 per person when checked in October 2026 ($44 from Polignano a Mare, $51 from Monopoli).

The coach takes about 75 minutes to Matera, where you get about three hours of free time in the Sassi. It then drives about an hour to Alberobello for about 1.5 hours among the trulli. Return times are 5:30 PM in Monopoli, 6:00 PM in Polignano a Mare and 6:30 to 7:00 PM in Bari, depending on traffic. Matera comes first on the itinerary, then Alberobello.

Digital PDF guides, a brochure with maps and audio guides in several languages help you find your way. The coach is air-conditioned with Wi-Fi. The trip suits independent travelers who want transport to both towns at a modest price. It is not suitable for people with mobility impairments or wheelchair users. Pack water and snacks, as food options may be limited during the free time.

The rating is 4.6 from 385 GetYourGuide reviews. Low-star reviewers expected more commentary and found it mainly a transport service; others mention a broken microphone or vehicle and a fast walk from the bus to the center. Treat it as a well-priced shuttle to two UNESCO towns and plan your own route in each. Free cancellation applies up to 24 hours before the start.

Highlights

• About 3 hours of free time in the Sassi of Matera
• About 1.5 hours among the trulli of Alberobello
• Start from Bari, Polignano a Mare or Monopoli
• Commentary in English, Italian or Spanish on the bus
• Audio guides in 8 languages
• Free Wi-Fi on board

What's Included

• ✓ Round-trip transfer by air-conditioned GT coach
• ✓ Tour leader on board throughout the journey
• ✓ Escort from the bus to the city center on arrival
• ✓ Brochure with digital maps and audio guides (internet needed)
• ✓ Digital PDF guides to Matera and Alberobello

Not Included

• Licensed local tour guide
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Food and drinks
• Entrance fees to attractions or museums
• Personal expenses

What to Bring

• Comfortable shoes with grip
• Hat and sunscreen
• Water and snacks
• Earphones for the audio guides
• Charged smartphone
• Camera

Good to Know & Caveats

• This is not a guided walking tour: there is no town guide in Matera or Alberobello.
• Both towns involve uneven surfaces and cobblestones; the Sassi add steep steps.
• Food options may be limited during free time, so pack water and snacks.
• Return times: Monopoli 5:30 PM, Polignano a Mare 6:00 PM, Bari 6:30 to 7:00 PM.
• Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start for a full refund.

Meeting Point

The Camera di Commercio (Chamber of Commerce) building in central Bari, or the Polignano a Mare or Monopoli option; your voucher confirms the time.